The Wolves bought Anthony Edwards time
Thorpe: Now the Wolves can add a big name in a few years.
BY DAVID THORPE
Over the weekend news broke of an almost-complete deal to send center Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a top-13 protected 2025 draft pick.
Listen to David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discuss the deal on the TrueHoop podcast.
Below is an edited transcript of a conversation between David, Jarod, and Henry Abbott, digging into this news from Minnesota’s point of view. Topics include:
The Wolves’ new long game to contend in Anthony Edwards’ prime.
How this trade affects their likely W-L record this season.
What Donte DiVincenzo does for the Wolves.
The Wolves’ new likely crunch time lineup.
How these players share the floor.
Is it time to trade Rudy Gobert?
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